Product Engineer

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide. 

WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, and more.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

As a Product Engineer, there are many and varied responsibilities to manage. This position will be a technical leader and will work with a variety of functional groups.  The candidate will be responsible for executing the technical roadmap for the development of new products or improvements to existing products, including but not limited to, the design, procurement, processing, testing, application, and implementation of them in WireCo’s manufacturing facilities and beyond to customers.  Using deep knowledge of WireCo products, WireCo’s strategic plans, product performance, manufacturing, and evolving industry needs, the candidate will provide leadership and support to the industry-specific Principal Engineers as well as manufacturing and commercial teams. 

The Product Engineer must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Timely delivery of new or improved products and solutions, aligned with WireCo’s strategic plan and specific end-market strategies achieved using WireCo’s stage gate processes which are designed to mitigate and manage risks.
• Translate customer requirements, industry standards, and manufacturing capabilities into product and process design. 
• Ability to perform failure analysis, determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions, and implement corrective actions.
• Establish the use of sound engineering standards, data analysis practices, and testing protocols.
• Maintain technical expertise on advancement and innovations in your area of expertise. 
• Ensure WireCo’s representation on industry boards, councils, standards committees, and technical conferences.
• Cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders including raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, external customers, commercial team members, operators, manufacturing leaders, and other engineering groups. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of experience in relevant engineering roles required, 3 years required if hold post-graduate degree
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Fluent in the English language
• Proficiency with technology products (Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, etc.) and routing laboratory and testing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with project management, intellectual property management, master data management, and/or Six Sigma certification

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability